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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.79, 1,004.46 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.79, 1,004.46 and 391.94 is: 586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.79 : 1,004.46 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.79/1,004.46 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.79x = 1,004.46 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.79x = 393,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,683.03/670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.90

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